Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability? Published: Synthetic fertilisers are currently necessary for producing enough food for the global population to survive, but they are known to contribute to greenhouse gas levels, contaminate water sources and...
An educational journey through cell biology

An educational journey through cell biology

An educational journey through cell biology Published: Dr Kristina Ames is the Assistant Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA. As a biomedical scientist and passionate...
How do bacteria help and harm crops?

How do bacteria help and harm crops?

How do bacteria help and harm crops? Published: Over half of the world’s population depends on rice as a staple food. However, some bacteria cause diseases that can drastically reduce rice harvests, potentially leading to famine. Meanwhile, other bacteria are...
Keep calm and carrot on: how can we breed better carrots?

Keep calm and carrot on: how can we breed better carrots?

Keep calm and carrot on: how can we breed better carrots? Published: The colourful carrot is one of America’s favourite vegetables, but carrot farmers face many challenges when growing their crops. At the US Department of Agriculture Vegetable Crop Research Unit at...